Eligibility

hold an established academic post overseas in an institution of higher education, or be in industry or business

have an academic sponsor in the Bartlett School of Planning (BSP). You should write their name on the form and include a short statement of support from them

have an adequate standard of spoken and written English. If English is not your first language you must provide evidence of either substantial education or work experience in English, or a recently obtained acceptable English language qualification or test result.

How to apply

Before you apply you need to make contact with a member of BSP academic staff, to find an academic sponsor.

a brief statement of your proposed research, including how it fits into the BSP’s research

a statement of support from your academic sponsor

There are two deadlines each year for applications: 1st April and 1st November.

The committee will meet after the deadline, and you’ll be informed of the result by email. If successful, Human Resources will send a formal invitation letter 2 weeks later.

The Affiliate Academic to BSP will have borrowing rights to UCL libraries, a UCL ID card, an IT account and a small office space on a ‘hot desk’ basis. Since car parking space at UCL is very limited, parking spaces are unavailable.

All Affiliate Academics within the BSP will give a seminar presentation to staff and students during their visit.

Fees

Academic affiliates are charged a pro rata fee. For 2015/16 this fee was £4,635 (for 12 months), and it increases by about 5% each year.

Invoice for payment will be issued shortly after arrival – please mark clearly on the form whether you will meet the costs yourself or provide the full details, including address, of the Sponsoring Body meeting the costs.